98635 ZIP Code — Lyle, WA

Klickitat County, Washington

ZIP code 98635 is located in Lyle, Washington, within Klickitat County. It covers approximately 132.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,975 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98635

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $435,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,161. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 98635 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,975

population

132.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98635 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98635

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98635. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lyle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98628 Klickitat (7.8 mi) 98670 Wahkiacus (8.3 mi) 98602 Appleton (9.8 mi) 97040 Mosier (10.9 mi) 98672 White Salmon (11.8 mi) 97058 The Dalles (13.7 mi) 98605 Bingen (15.9 mi) 98619 Glenwood (16 mi) 98651 Underwood (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,975
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	132.04 sq mi
Water area	2.77 sq mi
Latitude	45.7506
Longitude	-121.2182
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	509

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.8%	44.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	17.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,975

Population

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$56,161

Median household income

$32,350

Per capita income

$435,100

Median home value

$1,121

Median monthly rent

77.1%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

789

Housing units

42.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

117

Under 5

115

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

127

35–44

125

45–54

55–59

60–64

205

65–74

203

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	502	25.4%
18 and over	1,473	74.6%
65 and over	624	31.6%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.8%

Two or more races 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Black or African American 1.4%

Asian 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,748	86.8%
Two or more races	174	8.6%
Hispanic or Latino	39	1.9%
Black or African American	29	1.4%
Asian	24	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.8%	44.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	17.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	10.6%

Under $10k 10.4%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$150k–$200k	15.4%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$56,161

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 47.2%

$500k–$1M 27.4%

$1M+ 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$435,100
Median rent / month	$1,121
Owner occupied	77.1%
Renter occupied	22.9%
Vacant	17.3%
Single-family detached	78.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	12.8%
2000–2009	27.9%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	15.7%
2 bedrooms	36.3%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	4.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	43.7%
3 or more	29.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.7%
Electricity	64.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Fuel oil	3.6%
Wood	15.9%
Solar	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	386	48.0%
Cohabiting couple	41	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	150	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	228	28.3%
Households with children under 18	213	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	403	50.1%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	18.0%
Married	56.1%	51.5%
Separated	2.1%	0.0%
Widowed	5.3%	10.2%
Divorced	14.3%	20.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 19.6%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 28.8%

Graduate / professional 14.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	42.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	16.4%
Kindergarten	22	6.8%
Elementary school	91	28.1%
High school	126	38.9%
College / grad school	32	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 22.0%

Education & healthcare 15.3%

Retail trade 13.5%

Professional & management 12.5%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Public administration 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Other services 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.0%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	8.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	6.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.2%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	15.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 9.2%

18 and over 15.7%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 45.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.2%
Retirement income	29.2%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	7.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	144	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.4%
Public insurance	56.3%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	15.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,743	88.3%
Spanish	6	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,894	95.9%
Born in same state	1,894	95.9%
Born in different state	414	21.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	81	4.1%
Not a US citizen	18	22.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	241	12.2%
Polish	157	7.9%
Italian	156	7.9%
Arab	106	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	85	4.3%
English	70	3.5%
German	27	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	90.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98635

What city is ZIP code 98635 in?

ZIP code 98635 is primarily assigned to Lyle, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98635 in?

ZIP code 98635 falls within Klickitat County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98635 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 98635 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 98635 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 98635 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98635?

The median home value in ZIP code 98635 is $435,100.

Does ZIP code 98635 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 98635 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 98635 in?

ZIP code 98635 observes the PST timezone.